Arrested with two friends for smoking a joint in public PL 221.10. What is the most favorable outcome I can get now?
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Answered on October 12, 2017
There is no mechanism in the law for immediate sealing. The judges will sometimes grant the request if the ADA doesn't object. The MACD dismisses...
What is the likely outcome of a 220.03 case for a first time offender?
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Answered on October 12, 2017
Sounds like there are possible illegal search issues. You should hire an attorney and fight this. You should ultimately be able to get the...
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Can newly hired lawyer not be granted a the opp. to push trial date back?
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Answered on October 11, 2017
He is entitled to a reasonable time to familiarize himself with the case so a postponement is likely. No one can answer for why he is doing or...
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Will I be charged with domestic violence if I assaulted a sibling but we live in two different households ?
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Answered on October 11, 2017
You'd be charged with Assault regardless of the relationship. But because of your relationship it would be labeled domestic violence.
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Can I skip Community Service?
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Answered on October 10, 2017
If you don't complete the community service you can be resentenced to a violation of a conditional plea up to the maximum punishment on your...
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Will a cop call you into the station if the charges were serious? Or would they just go look for you?
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Answered on October 08, 2017
Yes. They can call you to turn yourself in for a serious charge. You have an attorney so he or she should be able to call the detective and learn...
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Are stilletto knives legal?
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Answered on October 08, 2017
It's illegal. See PL 265.01(2)
(2) He or she possesses any dagger, dangerous knife, dirk, machete, razor, stiletto, imitation pistol, or any...
Is there a such thing as a speedy trial for misdemeanors? Does this law vary by state to state?
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Answered on October 07, 2017
It's 90 days for misdemeanors but there are many reasons why time can be excluded from the 90 day calculation, including the unavailability of your...
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Can the terms of a plea bargain be changed if you were baited into an admission of guilt in exchange for a small penalty?
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Answered on October 07, 2017
You cannot be bound to higher punishment. The issue of whether your statement can be used against you depends on whether you shooed to testify on...
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If you where accused of DUI, and the court dismiss that charge for a lesser
charge for reckless driving! Can I get citizenship
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Answered on October 07, 2017
Reckless driving is an unclassified misdemeanor and not a lesser charge. Speak to an immigration lawyer
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